Jul 20, 2023 · I personally do prefer the front and rear end styling the DB7. The back 3rd of the XK8/XKR was the least successful aspects of that design IMHO. The DB7 is crisper and more aggressive there. While I prefer the looks of the DB7, some of that is also due to its rarity.

Both the Jaguar XK8 and Aston Martin DB7 were created when both marques were under the ownership of Ford. Two prestige British brands, owned by an American company battled it out in sales, and both were very popular in the USA. But which one’s better? More importantly, which one should you buy now?

Nov 6, 2023 · Considered a modern classic since its unveiling more than a quarter-century ago, the Jaguar XK8 offered the well-heeled buyer a heady cocktail of high performance, a sumptuous interior for two, and head-turning styling in both coupe and convertible form.

Mar 25, 2005 · The XK8 (original) was less potent than the DB7, but was a more practical car, in part due to an all new engine, better budget (?), and experience. The first, 4.0 L XKR did dwarf the DB7 i6 in most aspects... however it should only be compared to the Vantage DB7, which overall was a much more potent car...

Feb 22, 2019 · Also launched under Ford, with new 4.0 V8, XK8 was much cheaper than DB7. Blown XKR came in ’98 and 4.2 with six-speed ’box in ’02. Fab value, good support, but some repairs are costly.

Apr 7, 2008 · The DB7 is much more planted. The XK8 (with the adaptive suspension) was limo smooth over most roads but when one was pushing on with purpose felt "floaty".

Mar 15, 2019 · John Stanley takes a look at two beautiful British luxury sports cars - the Aston Martin DB7 and the Jaguar XK8, and he'll be testing them for their performance and handling, as well as seeing how practical they are.

Testing their performance, handling, and practicality, witness the clash of the 370bhp XK8 with its monstrous 4.0L Supercharged V8, and the elegant DB7 boasting a 3.2L Supercharged V8 churning...

John Stanley takes a look at two beautiful British luxury sports cars – the Aston Martin DB7 and the Jaguar XK8, and he’ll be testing them for their performance and handling, as well as seeing how practical they are.

Aston Martin DB7 vs Jaguar XK8 Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.